Cascade Bicycle Club Announces Next Executive Director
Photo at right: Cascade Bicycle Club Executive Director Elizabeth Kiker. Photo courtesy of Cascade Bicycle Club
Cascade Bicycle Club welcomes Elizabeth Kiker as its new executive director after an extensive nationwide search. Her first day on the job was Sept. 5. She replaces longtime Cascade ED Chuck Ayers.
“Elizabeth brings proven experience building collaborative relationships among members, supporters, external partners, community leaders, and diverse communities that will be essential to the continued success and growth of bicycling in our region,” says Board President Daniel Weise.
Kiker most recently served as Executive Vice President at the League of American Bicyclists where she launched a major donor program, overhauled its member relationship management system and streamlined and grew the Bicycle Friendly America program.
“I’m excited to work with the Cascade board and staff to build on its incredible success and history,” she says. “Outstanding recreational rides and effective advocacy work will continue to be the hallmarks of the organization.”
Kiker supports the club’s mission and will continue to partner with its staff, board and membership to ensure that the Pacific Northwest becomes one of the best places in the nation for bicyclists.
“As bicycling continues to increase in popularity, Cascade’s work continues to increase in importance,” she says. “Helping craft a far-reaching Seattle Bicycle Master Plan, ensuring that bicycle facilities are top-quality and region-wide and increasing the popularity of cycling in King County and beyond are all on Cascade’s to-do list.
“I look forward to meeting with our members, partners and supporters and uniting our community behind a vision for growth through collaboration.”
